By Amofokhai Williams
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC), a high-level team mandated to coordinate the rollout of the administration’s new tax laws and deliver a unified national approach to fiscal reform.
The committee, chaired by veteran financial expert Mr Joseph Tegbe, is expected to spearhead the implementation of the government’s ambitious tax overhaul in line with its economic transformation agenda.
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, will provide direct oversight.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the Presidency said the committee would undertake wide consultations across the public and private sectors to ensure that the new tax framework reflects the interests of citizens, businesses, and subnational governments.
Tegbe, a Fellow of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA) and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (FCIT), brings more than 35 years of multidisciplinary experience, including his previous role as Senior Partner and Head of Advisory Services at KPMG Africa.
The Special Adviser to the President on Finance and Economy, Mrs Sanyade Okoli, will serve as Secretary of the NTPIC. Other members include Ismaeel Ahmed, Rukaiya El-Rufai, and several sectoral experts.
President Tinubu described effective implementation of the Tax Acts as “central to the nation’s economic transformation and critical to strengthening public finance management while safeguarding the legitimate expectations of investors and the productive sectors.”
He reiterated his administration’s commitment to a modern, technology-driven tax system, stating: “These new Tax Acts reflect our commitment to building a fair, transparent, and technology-driven tax system that supports economic growth while protecting the interests of citizens and businesses. The National Tax Policy Implementation Committee will ensure coherent, effective, and well-aligned implementation across all levels of government.”
The committee’s mandate includes nationwide engagement with private-sector stakeholders, professional bodies, and state governments, as well as extensive public awareness outreach to ensure clarity and compliance as the new tax laws come into force. A key priority is strengthening inter-agency coordination by harmonising existing frameworks with new statutes and ensuring streamlined reporting across revenue and regulatory institutions.
The NTPIC is composed of professionals drawn from tax administration, finance, law, the private sector, and civil society—an arrangement the Presidency says will ensure a balanced approach to policy execution.
Tegbe said the team is ready to work “diligently in support of national development,” adding: “We understand the strategic importance of these Tax Acts. Our committee will work closely with all stakeholders to support the Minister of Finance in ensuring seamless implementation and building public trust in the tax system.”
Finance Minister Wale Edun applauded the President’s decision, noting that the committee provides the “authority and support required to reset not just the tax system but the entire fiscal policy framework of government, to deliver significant economic growth for the benefit of all Nigerians.”
The government expects the NTPIC to boost revenue mobilisation, reduce leakages, and reinforce accountability—critical steps toward fiscal sustainability and long-term national development.
